Hideki Matsui (26 images)

New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui of Japan fouls out to third during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago on April 24, 2008. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

New York Yankees (L-R) Derek Jeter slaps hands with Hideki Matsui after Matsui hit a three run homer against the Anaheim Angels in the first inning at Yankee Stadium in New York City on July 8, 2007. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)

New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui (55), of Japan, hits a double against the Houston Astros in the third inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on June 15, 2008. (UPI Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)

New York Yankees Hideki Matsui looks back after swinging and missing during the sixth inning at Coors Field in Denver on June 21, 2007. Matsui struck out afterwards. Colorado beat New York 4-3 to sweep the series. (UPI Photo/Gary C. Caskey)